Bill Hughes (1932–1992)
Bill Hughes is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,570. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bill Hughes sold in 2026 for $20,570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bill Hughes on OpeningBid →What is a Bill Hughes work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Hughes work is $1,570.
The median Bill Hughes painting sells for $1,700 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,700† | $20,570 | 83.3% | 2026-07-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,440–$10,890† | $1,700† | $20,570 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,570 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,890 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bill Hughes worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Hughes work is $1,570. The median Bill Hughes painting sells for $1,700 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bill Hughes's auction record?
Bill Hughes's auction record is $20,570, set in 2026.
See the full Bill Hughes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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